HistoryMay 1929 – Merle Fogg Airport dedicated.January 1948 – Broward County assumes control of the airport from the U.S. Navy.June 1953 – Commercial service starts with Mackey Airlines flying to Nassau, Bahamas. October 1959 – Airport renamed Fort Lauderdale – Hollywood International. January 2012 - Groundbreaking for the expanded South Runway.September 2014 - South Runway opens on time and within budget.

AircraftOver 350 based at the airport.Limited to a maximum take-off weight of 12,500 pounds.

Aircraft OperationsAbout 150,000 take-offs and landings in 2013. Over 50% of these operations are flight training activities from five flight schools.

Air Traffic Control TowerHours of operation from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Operators

Five flight schools

Two banner towers

Several news helicopters

Two fixed based operators with both offering AvGas and Jet A fueling

Five maintenance facilities

Recognition2008 General Aviation Airport of the Year by the Florida Department of Transportation.2010 Federal Aviation Administration Runway Safety Award.

LicensedThrough the State of Florida Department of Transportation

Economic ImpactThe Florida Department of Transportation completed a comprehensive economic impact analysis in 2010. They estimated North Perry Airport has a $133 million annual impact on the community.